Physeal Sparing Approaches for MPFL Reconstruction
Tyler J Stavinoha1, Kevin G Shea2,3,4
1Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA. Tyler.stavinoha@bcm.edu.
Purpose Of Review:
To update and concepts for pediatric physeal-sparing patellofemoral stabilization surgery.
Recent Findings:
Recent studies have demonstrated positive results in patellofemoral stabilization in pediatric populations with physeal-sparing techniques that limit the potential for physeal damage. Comprehensive analysis remains limited by population and technique heterogeneity. Physeal-sparing patellofemoral stabilization, most significantly through physeal-sparing reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament complex remains a viable option for pediatric patients with recurrent patellofemoral instability.
